Natural Anti Inflammatory?

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Rachel

Rachel

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Anyone here use any sort of natural anti inflammatory? I'm trying to look into that for my civvies since we've been having urinary issues again...and the vet said Tigress was inflamed with a thickened bladder wall. Trying to figure out something I could add to their food maybe to help keep inflammation down.
 
I've read that some people use D-mannose for bladder problems in their kitties.. It's the active constituent of cranberry juice that helps humans with urinary tract problems. Apparently bacteria bind preferentially to the d-mannose and then get pee'd out instead of doing harm to the lining of the bladder and urinary tract. I've never used it and I don't know if it would help an already inflamed urinary tract. I also don't know whether it would affect blood glucose levels. It might be worth doing some research on it and asking your vet about it.


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Krill oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. I take it myself so I know it works. And it is good for cats as well.

:)As a natural product, it will take a bit of time before you see results, but the time delay might be worth it. I break open a mega-red capsule, and get the oil out one tiny drop at a time, and put it on Dottie's food, once a day. Each mega-red capsule lasts a couple of days. I wrap the pill in aluminum foil and put it in the fridge.

She seems to like the taste.:p At least she doesn't reject her food.
 
I love D-Mannose and my guy gets krill oil as well--I use grizzly krill oil he loves it-
I do put it on a separate plate for him to lick-
 
Thanks all! I've just started the D Mannose. I'll look into the Krill Oil as well. I figured if we can get some natural anti inflammatory going, maybe it will help..and as long as it doesn't hurt I'm willing to try it! :)
 
Rachel said:
Thanks all! I've just started the D Mannose. I'll look into the Krill Oil as well. I figured if we can get some natural anti inflammatory going, maybe it will help..and as long as it doesn't hurt I'm willing to try it! :)
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I hope they help Tigress. It would be great if you could let us know how she gets on.


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Critter Mom said:
Is the Grizzly krill oil fishy-smelling, Jayla?


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YES lol--I put like 6 little drops on a paper plate so I can see what he licks and how much-I do not put on his food as it is hard enough getting him to eat:banghead:Honestly I don't smell it unless I am "smelling" it--but if you stick your nose in it WHEW!!
 
Thanks for the info, Jayla. Saoirse won't touch really fishy stuff (apart from tuna and that now upsets her GI tract :( ). The fishier the smell, the more discomfort she seems to experience. Thank you for saving my little one from unnecessary discomfort, and also for saving me a few bob (not that I'd begrudge it to Saoirse for even a nanosecond!).


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Critter Mom said:
Thanks for the info, Jayla. Saoirse won't touch really fishy stuff (apart from tuna and that now upsets her GI tract :( ). The fishier the smell, the more discomfort she seems to experience. Thank you for saving my little one from unnecessary discomfort, and also for saving me a few bob (not that I'd begrudge it to Saoirse for even a nanosecond!).


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have you tried coconut oil?
Coconut oil is very good for inflammation -- the other great thing is that it does not digest the same way as other saturated fats --a pet with pancreas issues can have this without problems. If you do try it make sure to get a good quality with a high lauric acid content. A good brand is coco therapy
http://www.cocotherapy.com/ they make chips as well---
 
I did look at coconut oil but Dr Pierson doesn't seem to think it was such a good idea and that would make me wary of it. Indeed, I'm very wary of adding anything oily to Saoirse's diet, hence the problems with finding an omega 3 supplement she can tolerate. She's not too bad with mammal fats but sunflower oil really disagrees with her, as do the majority of omega supplements I've trialled her with. I'm currently giving her Moxxor Omega 3 (from green-lipped mussels - very small capsule) and that's been OK so far, but it's not making much of a difference to her coat (which I use as a barometer for her nutritional status rather than for its aesthetics) so I know she's missing some nutrients. If I give her Coatex (a mix of omega 6 and omega 3 from non-salmon fish plus vitamins A and D) it doesn't cause her discomfort and it immediately makes a difference to her coat but she really doesn't like the taste so it's a battle to get her to take it. :(


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Critter Mom said:
I did look at coconut oil but Dr Pierson doesn't seem to think it was such a good idea and that would make me wary of it. Indeed, I'm very wary of adding anything oily to Saoirse's diet, hence the problems with finding an omega 3 supplement she can tolerate. She's not too bad with mammal fats but sunflower oil really disagrees with her, as do the majority of omega supplements I've trialled her with. I'm currently giving her Moxxor Omega 3 (from green-lipped mussels - very small capsule) and that's been OK so far, but it's not making much of a difference to her coat (which I use as a barometer for her nutritional status rather than for its aesthetics) so I know she's missing some nutrients. If I give her Coatex (a mix of omega 6 and omega 3 from non-salmon fish plus vitamins A and D) it doesn't cause her discomfort and it immediately makes a difference to her coat but she really doesn't like the taste so it's a battle to get her to take it. :(


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HMMM--I agree moxxor is a great product, I take it myself and many of my pet clients take it too-
I attend Dr Bessent lectures she owns http://www.herbsmithinc.com/
I do not think they have a coconut product but she works with many older pets and advocates coconut oil because it is not digested thru the pancreas. I am not sure why Dr. Lisa is not fond of it? I use the microflora from herb smith and love it. I would be interested in why Dr. Lisa opposes it, I am thinking because it is a saturated fat. I may have homework! ;)
 
If using D Mannose, it is important to make sure that the kidneys are healthy. If there are any symptoms of CKD cranberry products will not be of benefit.

I also was thinking of Omega 3
 
Anitafrnhamer said:
If using D Mannose, it is important to make sure that the kidneys are healthy. If there are any symptoms of CKD cranberry products will not be of benefit.

I also was thinking of Omega 3
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I agree--I never use the one with cranberry--they have one with just D-Mannose it is 2 grams of sugar-
Omega 3s are fantastic--make sure is a deep sea cold water fish...
 
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